Artists
Earl Plummer
Award-winning Navajo designs, of the Salt Clan and Edge of the Water Clan, are known for drawing inspiration from nature into his work in animal and floral motifs, flowing lines, and stunning colors. He favors silver and gold, and uses natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, coral, lapis, sugilite, black jade, tiger’s eye, picture jasper, malachite, and other natural precious and semi-precious stones in his pieces.
Michael Roanhorse
Hailing from Crystal, New Mexico's Navajo Reservation on the Chuska Mountains, Michael Roanhorse (Diné) was born into the Tábaahí Clan (By the Water) and the Kinyaa'aanii Clan (Towering House). He is rapidly emerging to the forefront of the Native Arts scene. The contemporary artist continues to earn significant recognition among his contemporaries garnering accolades at the nation's top venues: including the Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market, the Smithsonian National Museum for the American Indian, and the Eiteljorg Museum.
Alvin Yellowhorse
Silversmith Since 1995
Coming from a long line of Silversmiths, Alvin learned the trade from his Father, Frank Yellowhorse.
Navajo Nation Member
As a Native American jeweler and small business owener, works hard daily to build his client base.
Wes Willie
Wes Willie's pieces are hand constructed with precision and unique insight. Innovative designs are paralleled with quality materials to manifest wonderful renderings of nature that may be adorned by all. Wes Willie combines precious metals with rare gems and minerals to produce beautiful masterpieces. He is an award winning artist because he takes the time to master his craft and execute his skill in a way that ensures durability.
Ric Charlie
Ric Charlie is an accomplished, self-taught Navajo goldsmith who has gained international acclaim for his tufa-cast jewelry. The texture and fine lines he achieves by carving in tufa stone, combined with colorful patinas and semiprecious stones, define Ric Charlie’s work. For nearly three decades, Ric has been drawing upon traditional Navajo techniques while pushing the boundaries to stay on the cutting edge of jewelry design.
Vernon Haskie
Vernon Haskie is an accomplished Navajo jeweler from Lukachukai, Arizona. Vernon is an extraordinary jeweler who learned silver-smithing from his Father, artist, Leonard Haskie. Vernon produced his first pendant at age nine. With some of Vernon’s artwork, he uses multi-layered inlay to produce three-dimensional designs. He also sets precious and semi-precious stones, including turquoise, coral diamonds and opals to create exquisite pieces of jewelry. Vernon has created many award-winning silver and gold works of art including, jewelry boxes, rings, bracelets, concho belts, buckles, bolo ties, necklaces, earrings, tie tacks and squash blossoms.
Arland Ben
Son of a medicine man, Arland Ben learned the basics of jewelry-making at age 29 from his brother-in-law, Vincent Platero. Arland was determined to perfect his craft, teaching himself the overlay and goldsmithing techniques for which he is well-known today. Arland casts gold and silver into ingot bars before rolling the metal into his desired gauge. The prehistoric art motifs often seen in his work are inspired by the ancient drawings at Newspaper Rock in Utah.
Dina Huntinghorse
Wichita jewelry designer Dina Huntinghorse incorporates a blend of traditional and contemporary jewelry techniques to create masterful works of wearable art. Although gold and silver work is rarely seen among the tribes of the Great Plains, Dina's life experiences introduced her to the craft, and inspired her to develop her own unique style.
Lee Yazzie
Navajo artist, Lee Yazzie, is one of the leading Native American designers and craftsmen in the field today. Both of Lee’s parents were traditional Navajo silversmiths and he grew up observing their style and designs. Over twenty years ago, Lee Yazzie made the decision to pursue quality over quality and therefore produces less than 10 individual pieces each year. He draws on traditional Navajo elements and with contemporary flair combines 14K gold and sterling silver, set with turquoise, coral, lapis, and other gemstones as he designs each unique piece. His pieces have been elected to remain in the permanent collection of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, part of the U.S. Department of Interior and he has garnered various awards including the coveted “Best of Show” various times at the Annual Intertribal Ceremonial in Gallup, New Mexico.